Tuesday, December 23, 2014

I
am writing to invite you to consider the National Student Exchange
(NSE). NSE gives you an opportunity to experience a different area with
its unique cultural and academic opportunities. Since NSE's beginning in
1968, more than 96,000 students have had the
opportunity to participate in NSE, giving them the opportunity to:

broaden their personal and educational perspectives

experience new cultures

explore new areas of study

learn from different professors

access new courses

experience personal growth

meet new people

make new friends

live in a different area

investigate graduate schools

seek future employment

Many returning UW students describe NSE as a life-changing experience
which has made them more independent, self-confident and resourceful;
expanded their risk-taking capabilities; and helped them better define
their academic and career objectives. Students
who have been on exchange return to UW with lasting friendships formed
with students from all over the country.

Prior to exchange, you will develop a written agreement to ensure that
the work you satisfactorily complete on exchange will count toward your
degree program here. NSE operates with tuition reciprocity (tuition paid
to our campus or at the in-state rates of
the host campus) and federal financial aid portability. Your nomination
for participation will be done by NSE at UW, with selection by the host
campus being completed in March. With placement rates of 97 percent,
our students can generally find a location
to meet both their academic and personal objectives.

Think about it. Visit http://www.nse.org.
Talk with your parents, adviser, and professors about this exciting
opportunity. Then, plan to attend one of our information sessions where
we will explain the details
of the program, provide brochures, outline application procedures, and
answer all of your questions.

* Three courses in which normative thinking and conceptual analysis of
values and frameworks are central (These are mostly ethics courses from
the philosophy deepartment. See the website List A Courses link for a
complete list). At least one of these must be a 300-level or above.

* Two courses in which values-laden issues are central (These can be in
the students major. See the website List B Courses link for a list. We
do allow exceptions!) At least one of these must be 300-level or above.

The Arecibo REU 2015 is now open for applications. As last year, we are
following a two-stage process whereby students need to register by
January 26 and then have their supporting documents (essay, transcript,
and references) in by February 2. Applications are online, at http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html

The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting
scholarship applications. Mary Gates
scholarships provide up to $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for up to two quarters) for
students to pursue leadership or research activities. These scholarships benefit students in the
current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless
of class year, major or residency status.
The quarter break is a great time to begin working on applications!

Information Sessions (select
one):

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2:30-3:20 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 3:30-4:20 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9, 12:30-1:20 p.m.

Leadership Application
Workshop:

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 4:30-6:20
p.m.

Research Application
Workshops (select one):

Thursday, Jan. 22, 4:30-6:20 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 26, 4:30-6:20 p.m.

Leadership Deadline: Jan.
26, 5:00 p.m.

Research Deadline: Feb.
2, 5:00 p.m.

All information sessions and application workshops will be held in the
Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD) in Mary Gates Hall
(MGH) room 171.